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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CLEANING/REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG
See Figure 16.
NOTICE
Westinghouse OEM or compatible non-resistor-
type spark plug. Use of resistor-type spark plug can
result in rough idling, misfire, or may prevent the
engine from starting.
Make sure the spark is clean and properly gapped. To
clean or replace your spark plug:
l Turn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for
30 minutes.
l Place the generator on a level surface in a well-
ventilated area.
l Lift the spark plug service door to gain access to the
spark plug area.
l Remove the spark plug boot by firmly pulling the spark
boot directly away from the engine.
l Clean the area around the spark plug.
l Remove the spark plug with the included spark plug
socket wrench.
NOTICE
move the spark plug laterally when removing the
spark plug.
l Inspect the spark plug. Replace if electrodes are
pitted, burned, or the insulator is cracked. Only use a
recommended replacement plug.
l Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a wire-type
feeler gauge. If necessary, correct the gap by carefully
bending the side electrode.
Spark plug gap: 0.024 - 0.032 in. (0.60 - 0.80 mm)
l Carefully install the spark plug finger tight, then tighten
as additional 3/8 to 1/2 turn with the spark plug wrench.
l Install the spark plug boot and close the spark plug
service door.
CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTOR
See Figure 17.
Check and clean the spark arrestor according to the
figures specified in the maintenance schedule or the
engine manual (if applicable). Failure to clean the spark
arrestor will result in degraded engine performance.
l Turn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for
30 minutes.
l Place the generator on a level surface in a well-
ventilated area.
l Remove the two screws securing the spark arrestor
bracket.
ALWAYS
use
Never apply any side load or
l Remove the bracket, screen, and spark arrestor from
the generator.
l Gently clean the screen and spark arrestor using a wire
brush.
the
l Reinstall the spark arrestor, screen, and bracket.
Tighten screws securely.
FIG. 16
A - Spark Plug
B - Spark Plug Boot
C - Insulator
D - Electrode
FIG. 17
A - Spark Arrestor
B - Screen
C - Screws
D - Bracket
D
A
B
A
C
D
0.024 - 0.032 in.
(0.60 - 0.80 mm)
C
B
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